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Regina Mundi Chapel
Regina Mundi (Queen of the World) Chapel was constructed in 1963. Influenced by Vatican II theology, the chapel represented a new era of liturgical design. The semi-circular shape and clean lines clearly articulated the centrality of the liturgical action. Our new sacred space is a physical renovation but it represents an interior journey of conversion and new life that continues for each of us.
Liturgical Area
The liturgical area features a strong central axis with the font, altar, and Eucharistic Chapel. This linear design calls us to journey from baptismal commitment to Eucharistic celebration and the continuous presence of God among us and in us.
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Font
Religious vows are an expression of our baptismal commitment. Moving through the dark waters we die and are reborn. The ancient symbol of rock represents the solace and challenge found in the baptismal paradox. Granite rocks transported by ancient glaciers were chosen from our property for their timeless quality and beauty. This rough and engaging landscape provides a graphic reflection point for the reality of Christian commitment. |
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Altar
The altar, carved from black walnut, is designed as a squared circle--a paradoxical and most complete of all shapes. We gather around the altar to celebrate the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Round Window
Shades of blue and red glass are overlaid with amber, clear, and white glass. Constantly changing outside light varies the visual effect. This symbol suggests the ever-changing mystery and action of God in our lives.
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Cross
The cross is a primary symbol prominent at all liturgical functions. The great cross frames the processional cross, a duplicate of the 13th century Coesfeld Cross, from the town of our original foundation in Germany.
Devotional Spaces
Four devotional spaces form semi-enclosed places for private prayer and devotion.
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Love of God Devotional Space
The large painting in this chapel depicts three circles within a large circle, symbols of the divine in and around us, widening out through all creation. The fleur-de-lis represents our French spiritual mother, St. Julie Billiart, while the distinctive Coesfeld cross symbolizes our founding in Germany by Hilligonde Wolbring. The side panels depict the continents where Sisters of Notre Dame are now located. Twelve small frames along the bottom of the triptych house writings from our community history. A lit wooden case below the painting holds our relic of St. Julie Billiart. |
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Memorial Devotional Space
The quilted tapestry symbolizes through color our belief in the Communion of Saints as well as our journey to the glory of heaven. The Book of Life contains the names of deceased sisters of Christ the King Province dating from 1877.
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